"Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre blend beautifully in this dark-colored cuvée, which is bright on the nose with crisp notes of grenadine and blackcurrant. It is equally delightful on the palate, with a rounded attack, warmth, and jammy fruit, tightened up on the finish by well-proportioned tannins. Powerful, indulgent, and complete, the jury succumbed to the charms of La Galante." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)
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Eye
Deep black color
Nose
Full-bodied with black fruit, spices, garrigue, and balsamic notes
Mouth
Concentrated and powerful, a lovely wine with aromas of blackcurrant, garrigue, and a hint of vegetation (50% Mourvèdre).
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Decant 1 hour before serving
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Pair with herb-crusted rack of lamb, a tagine, beef Wellington with truffle purée...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, consistent with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About wine:
Silky on the palate, true to form, its aromas of black fruits, spices, garrigue, and licorice lead to a long, finely structured finish.
About the estate:
Christèle Plantevin loves cooking and wine. She had a career before returning to Cairanne to take over this family estate dating back to 1902, where the garrigue terroir (red clay subsoil and pebbles on the surface) gives her wines power and complexity. Limiting yields preserves the richness and character of both red and white wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2020 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre blend beautifully in this dark-colored cuvée, which is bright on the nose with crisp notes of grenadine and blackcurrant. It is equally delightful on the palate, with a rounded attack, warmth, jammy fruit, and well-proportioned tannins on the finish. Powerful, indulgent, and complete, the jury succumbed to the charms of La Galante.
About the estate:
After ten years working in marketing for large agri-food companies, Christèle Plantevin returned to the family estate, founded in 1902, in 1997. At the head of 50 hectares of vineyards, she represents the fifth generation.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Rated wine (2017 guide) Gold Medal (Paris Agricultural Competition)